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Insurance
Insurance Bureau of Canada Appoints Amanda Dean Vice-President, Atlantic Canada
May 17, 2013 Insurance Bureau of Canada(Halifax) — Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), the national trade association for Canada’s private home, car and business insurers, has announced the promotion and appointment of Amanda Dean as Regional Vice President, Atlantic Canada. Ms. Dean will be responsible for…
Strong insurance sector growth expected through to 2020: Munich Re
May 17, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterThe global insurance market will grow strongly in the years to come, especially in emerging countries, according to Munich Re. Growth in the reinsurance market will be slower than that in the primary insurance industry, Munich Re’s Insurance Market Outlook…
You’re Invited to ‘Music Heals 2’ on Wed. June 12 in Toronto – An Evening in Support of Muscular Dystrophy Research
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Minor earthquake in Western Quebec seismic zone felt in Toronto
May 17, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterAn earthquake centred less than 100 kilometres from the nation’s capital, in the Western Quebec seismic zone, was felt in both Ottawa and Toronto Friday. At 9:43 a.m., a quake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale was reported about 17…
Telematics could help reduce Ontario auto premiums, insurer president says
May 17, 2013 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorPolitical pressure to force insurance carriers to reduce auto premiums in Ontario is caused in part by public cynicism, but telematics may be part of the solution, suggests Bob Dempsey, president and chief operating officer of The Guarantee Company of…
Granite Claims Solutions acquires Collingwood-based adjusting firm
May 16, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterGranite Claims Solutions has acquired HR Leiher Insurance Adjusters, a firm based in Collingwood, Ont. HR Leiher Insurance Adjusters was formed in 1991 and has since serviced Simcoe County and surrounding areas handling all classes of insurance claims. The company’s…
Western Financial makes deal to buy B.C. insurance services firm
May 16, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterInsurance brokerage Western Financial Group announced Thursday it has reached an agreement to purchase Coast Capital Insurance Services Ltd. (CCIS), a subsidiary of the country’s largest credit union by membership, for an undisclosed amount. CCIS, a subsidiary of Coast Capital…
Neuroscience, behavioural studies suggest hands-free texting still distracted driving risk
May 16, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterVoice recognition technology that lets users operate smartphones without typing does not eliminate the risk of distracted driving, a recent report suggests. “The crash risk associated with hands-free texting while driving is not as well understood because in-car voice-to-text technology…
Losses from disasters will stay “out of control” unless disaster risk management made core part of business strategies: UN
May 16, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterDirect losses from disasters are approximately $2.5 trillion to date this century, according to a report from The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). The United Nations has issued a stark warning to the world’s business community that…
Federal government renews funding for boat safety projects
May 16, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Canadian federal government has renewed a funding program for boating safety, aimed at limiting injuries and property damage related to boating incidents. Under Transport Canada’s Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP), the government has set aside roughly $1.8 million over…
Liability claims costs for dog bites on the rise
May 16, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterClaims costs related to dog bites are on the rise, accounting for a third of homeowners insurance liability claim dollars paid out in 2012, costing more than $489 million, according to the Insurance Information Institute in the United States. The…
Burns & Wilcox Canada Strengthens Environmental Expertise
May 16, 2013 Burns & Wilcox CanadaKim Neale to support Environmental Centre of Excellence as Senior Environmental Underwriter Toronto, ON – Burns & Wilcox Canada today announced that Kim Neale has joined its Toronto office as a Senior Environmental Underwriter and will support the expansion of…